Over the next few days, @100scopenotes and I will count down our top 20 (mostly) K-6 books of the year: https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/15/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16.html

20. Willa the Wisp (Fabled Stables Book #1) by Jonathan Auxier, illustrated by Olga Demidova

Because it’s a whole new magical world for readers to explore. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/15/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16.html

19. Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann

Because you’ll never look at a honeybee the same way again. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/15/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16.html

18. The Oldest Student by Rita Lorraine Hubbard, illustrated by Oge Mora

Because you never stop learning. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/15/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16.html

17. My Best Friend by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Jillian Tamaki

Because it beautifully and authentically captures the moment you meet a best friend for the first time. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/15/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16.html

16. I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James

Because it’s joy in print. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/15/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-20-16.html

15. All Because You Matter by Tami Charles, illustrated by Bryan Collier

Because it is a picture book every bookshelf needs. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/16/top-20-books-of-2020-15-11/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-15-11.html

#14. Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake, illustrated by Jon Klassen

Because readers will love spending time with this unlikely pair. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/16/top-20-books-of-2020-15-11/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-15-11.html

13. From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks

Because it will inspire readers to stand up for what is right. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/16/top-20-books-of-2020-15-11/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-15-11.html

12. Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte

Because it is historical fiction at its best. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/16/top-20-books-of-2020-15-11/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-15-11.html

11. All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat

Because fact can be more incredible than fiction. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/16/top-20-books-of-2020-15-11/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-15-11.html

10. Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us by Lauren Castillo

Because, as Kate DiCamillo shared during an episode of Book Joy Live, “It is a book about togetherness. It is cozy.” https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/17/top-20-books-of-2020-10-6/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-10-6.html

9. I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott, illustrated by Sydney Smith

Because it’s a perfect example of text and illustration coming together to make magic. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/17/top-20-books-of-2020-10-6/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-10-6.html

8. We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade

Because it’s important to stand up and stand together. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/17/top-20-books-of-2020-10-6/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-10-6.html

7. Class Act by Jerry Craft

Because it speaks the truth – and it’s also really really funny. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/17/top-20-books-of-2020-10-6/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-10-6.html

6. Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson

Because we all needed to find ways to make more sunshine in 2020. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/17/top-20-books-of-2020-10-6/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-10-6.html

5. The Old Truck by Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey

Because it feels like a timeless classic with a modern sensibility. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/18/top-20-books-of-2020-5-1/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-5-1.html

4. Lift by Minh Lê, illustrated by Dan Santat

Because it’s an immersive cinematic experience in book form. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/18/top-20-books-of-2020-5-1/and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-5-1.html

3. Twins by Varian Johnson, illustrated by Shannon Wright

Because Varian Johnson and Shannon Wright created a phenomenal graphic novel readers will pass from hand to hand, from heart to heart. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/18/top-20-books-of-2020-5-1/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-5-1.html

2. Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang

Because it’s a compelling true story, expertly told with love, curiosity, and humor. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/18/top-20-books-of-2020-5-1/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-5-1.html

1. When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson & Omar Mohamed

Because Omar and Hassan’s story is one you’ll never forget. https://100scopenotes.com/2020/12/18/top-20-books-of-2020-5-1/ and http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2020/12/top-20-books-of-2020-5-1.html